Designed for beginners who:

tried watercolor before and gave up

Watercolor makes more sense when you understand the foundation first.

This course gives you the missing piece you were looking for.

don’t know which materials to use

This course walks you through exactly what and why you need — so you start with the right setup from day one.

don't know what techniques exist or how they work

This course shows you the essential techniques clearly, so nothing feels like a mystery anymore.

What's inside the Course

A clear, structured introduction to watercolor — so everything makes sense from the start.

You will learn how watercolor works — not just what to do.
Understand the why behind materials, techniques, and color, so nothing feels random.
Finish with the clarity and confidence to approach any painting with a clear head.

#1Before learning techniques ...
  • Welcome Aboard!01:01
  • Quick History of Watercolor05:32
  • Space Set Up04:30
  • Importance of Materials04:37
  • Paper...it makes a huge difference!08:48
  • Brushes: Hair types and brush shapes15:31
  • Paints: Choosing the right paints06:33
  • Palette: Types & Usage03:38
#2Techniques
  • Gradient & Blending18:50
  • Brush work20:22
  • Compare two techniques13:14
  • Texture & Whites28:02
  • What is value and how it works?05:04
  • Make your own Gray Scale08:28
  • Paint still life with one color09:30
  • Magic of color mixing! - Primary colors04:27
  • How to mix colors with transparent watercolor - 3 ways24:11
#3Painting Practice
  • How to choose what to paint01:01
  • Let's paint! - Sunset, snow, and pine trees38:09

What you'll learn

Learn the core principles behind watercolor. Preparing you for every step ahead
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Want to apply what you learn?

This LEARN course builds your foundation.
PAINT helps you apply it through guided projects.

Choose COMPLETE to cover from principles to practice.

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PAINT- Beginner's First Step: Intro to watercolor

  • Course
  • 9 Lessons
For beginners ready to make something. Five guided paintings that teach as much as they inspire.
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COMPLETE - Beginner's First Step: Intro to Watercolor

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  • 28 Lessons
The most complete path to real watercolor skill. Foundations from LEARN, applied through every project in PAINT. Each course reinforces the other.
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